I. I. Revelation 1:3

A. Preparation for the destruction of Jerusalem (Matthew 24:1-3, 15-16)
B. Preparation for the second coming of Christ (Matthew 24:36)

II. Revelation 14:13

A. Encouragement for faithfulness in the face of persecution (Revelation 2:10; 2 Timothy 3:12)
B. Do not be distracted from the Lord’s work (Romans 12:2; 2 Timothy 4:8)

III. Revelation 16:15

A. Watchfulness and preparation
B. Simile also used by apostles in reference to final judgment (1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Peter 3:10)

IV. Revelation 19:9

A. All are invited; the obedient are the called (1 Thessalonians 2:12; 2 Thessalonians 2:14)
B. Obedience results in sanctification and preservation (Jude 1:1)

V. Revelation 20:6

A. What is “the first resurrection”? (baptism, the resurrection at the second coming, or the resurrection of the cause following the destruction of Jerusalem?)
B. “The second death” is eternal condemnation (Rev. 20:14)
C. “They shall be priests of God” (1 Peter 2:9)

VI. Revelation 22:7

A. Same principle as Revelation 1:3
B. Continual action – keeps and keeps on keeping (James 1:25)

VII. Revelation 22:14

A. The tree of life
B. Obedience is essential (Hebrews 5:9)